Khulna University of Engineering & Technology

Sessional Report on TE 4226

Experiment No: 04
Name of the Experiment: Study & Maintenance of Dyeing Machine

Remark:

Date of Performance:- 30-05- Name:- Naimul Hasan

2021 Date of Submission:- 25-
Roll:-1621016
06-2021
Year:-
4th
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Dyeing is a process of coloring textile materials for giving attractive look. In broadly sense,
dyeing is a process by which a yarn, fabric, garments and any other materials that come to
contact of dye by presence of auxiliaries that create the condition of dyeing environment.
Dyeing operation is done by different types of dyeing machine. The machine which is used to
dyeing or coloring of materials like yarn, fabric, garments or any other materials is called
dyeing machine. Dyeing machines come in all shapes and sizes to accommodate the various
forms and quantities of textile materials. It is the device that is used by different industries for
imparting colors. Various types of textiles dyeing machines are used to dye the textile
materials. Dyeing machine is designed for the pre-treatment, dyeing and aftertreatment of
fabric in rope form, either tubular or open width.

Figure 1: Fabric Dyeing Machine

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2.0 OBJECTIVES

From this experiment we will learn following objectives:

 To know about different parts of Dyeing machine
 To keep the machine running continuously up to the maximum production level.
 To prevent the undesirable failure of the machine.
 To improve machine efficiency.
 To know the health and safety measures of Dyeing machine

3.0 SPECIFICATION OF DYEING MACHINE

The key specification of the dyeing machine is given below:

Origin China
Brand Name Fon’s
Model Eco Soft
Control Mode LCD Microprocessor type
Heating Method Infra-red heating
Cooling Method Air-cooled
Temperature Range (30 - 140) ℃

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 Heating or Cooling Speed (0.5 – 3.5) °C /min
Temperature Control Accuracy ± 0.2 °C.
Rotation Speed 0 – 300 rpm (adjustable)
No. of Nozzle 12
Capacity 250 kg/Nozzle
Liquor Ratio 1:4 ~ 1:10

Figure 2: Schematic Diagram of a Dyeing Machine

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4.0 DIFFERENT PARTS OF DYEING MACHINE

The main parts of the dyeing machine are given below:

 Control Panel
 Heat Exchanger
 Dossing pump
 Dossing Valve
 Cooling Valve
 Heating Valve
 Drain Valve
 Winch
 Nozzle
 Loading and Unloading Reel
 Mixer Motor
 Dossing Motor
 Main Pump Motor
 Winch Motor
 Air Filter
 Load-Unload Motor
 Plaiter Motor
 Circulation Pump
 Dyestuff Feed Pump
 Switch Gear
 Pneumatic Control Panel
 Gear Motor
Figure 3: Different Parts of Dyeing Machine

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5.0 MAINTENANCE OF DIFFERENT PARTS

Mechanical:

Items need to be checked & serviced

1. Grease the machine bearing.

2. Complete cleaning of machine.
3. Cleaning of drain valves, replace seals if required.
4. Check air supply filters, regulators auto drain seals
5. Clean filters element and blow out.
6. Greasing of unloading roller bearing.
7. Checking of oil level and bolts of unloading roller gearbox.
8. Checking of unloading roller coupling and packing.
9. Checking & cleaning (if required) of main vessel level indicator.
10. Check the oil level of pump bearing and refill if required.
11. Check the function of heat and cool modulating valves.

Electrical:

Items need to be checked & serviced

1. Check & clean fluff and dirt at dirt at all motor fan covers.
2. Check all motor’s terminals.
3. Check main panels (by using compressed air).
4. Check panel cooling fan & clean its filter.
5. Clean main pump inverter and its cooling fan.
6. Check all circuit breaker, magnetic conductors and relays.
7. Check current setting of all circuit breaker & motor overload.
8. Visual checking of all power & control cables.
9. Check all pressure switches.
10. Check calibration of main vessel & all addition tanks.
11. Check all pneumatic solenoids.

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 12. Check calibration of heating/cooling modulating value.
13. Check setting of tangle sensor.
14. Check setting & operation of lid safely switches.
15. Check all emergency switches
16. Check all indicating lamps
17. Check all on/off switches
18. Check all signal isolators.

6.0 DYEING MACHINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Daily:

1. Check belt tension.

2. Check steam or water system & air supply.
3. Check chemical pump.
4. Machine clean.

Weekly:

1. Bearing & belt check.

2. Check leakage of air, steam &Water line.
4. Greasing bearing points.
5. Add gland packing at pump.

Monthly:

1. Greasing bearing points.

2. Replace bearing points (if required).
3. Gasket check.
4. Clean steam trap.
5. Lubricating all chemical pump.

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7.0 HEALTH & SAFETY

Some health and safety measures should be taken-

 Use and maintain personal protective equipment such as Hand Gloves, Gum Boots,
head cap etc., as specified.
 Never handle chemicals with bare hands.
 Report to the supervisor any service malfunctions in the machine that cannot be
rectified.
 Store materials and equipment at their designated places.
 Minimize health and safety risks to self and others due to own actions.
 Monitor the workplace and work processes for potential risks.
 Do not open the door of heated machine while the temperature is above 75°C.
 Do not carry any metallic parts during machine running as there are chances of fire
and damage to machine parts.
 Act based on instructions in the event of fire, emergencies or accidents and participate
in mock drills/ evacuation procedures organized at the workplace as per the
organization procedures.

8.0 CONCLUSION

In fabric dyeing machine, the fabric is dyed in rope form. The rope is passed through a
pressurized nozzle, which continuously sprays dye liquor. So in this experiment we have
learned about the dyeing machine including its parts & their functions and later we have
learned about how the machine is functioned properly. Then we were taught about the
maintenance procedure and safety management of this dyeing machine. Dyeing machine
holds its enormous importance for the bulk production to make the garment aesthetic. So, as a
textile engineer, we have to gain proper knowledge about this machine and we have fulfilled
our mentioned objectives fully from this experiment, it will enhance our knowledge & helpful
for our future working area and do the works related with the fabric dyeing machine.

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